Here are 10 examples of scientists channeling their inner MacGyver with everyday household products, as told by tweets.

Mr. Coffee? More Like Mr. Dirt

Perfect for grinding up soil for carbon and nitrogen analysis. Gets just the right texture. Will only last about 2 months before it burns up, but easily replaceable at this price. Bonus points for not being as loud as a ball mill. #reviewforsciencepic.twitter.com/ELlAUwUCMi

For Those Arctic “Emergencies”…

The great thing about the wide opening on a nalgene is you can urinate in it should the conditions become to extreme to leave your tent. The downside to this is if you drink while hiking or driving off-road water often pours onto your face ⭐⭐⭐ #reviewforsciencepic.twitter.com/BOEDEryA5h

And Here Are Some Gloves You Can Wear While “Using” the Bottle

Excellent gloves when a surprise April blizzard catches you unprepared while installing PRS soil probes. Also good for insulating cold water bottles, frozen soil cores, and ice packs. Made my hands smell like feet, lack of thumbs did affect handwriting. 4/5 #reviewforsciencepic.twitter.com/JIjZgn9mb5

Storing Sediment Cores

Freezer bags: These bags are extremely durable. They hold a large sediment core (16cm diam, 10cm deep) easily & do not tear when lobbed across the mudflat towards the shore or when tiredly piled in the van after fieldwork.
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It’s All About the Festive Colors

just the right diameter for storing tree-ring cores in the field. Paper rather than plastic reduces chances of molding. Festive colors make tedious coring job less tedious. #reviewforsciencepic.twitter.com/rYb4mSDgIM

Need to Stay Dry During a Tropical Storm?

The best thing about these trash bags is how well a 5’6″ frog scientist can fit inside to stay dry and warm during a tropical storm. Highly recommended for other similar sized field researchers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewforsciencepic.twitter.com/ABH6sGNeIx

The Other Kids Won’t Make Fun of You, I Swear

These floaties come in a handy 2-pack and are great for floating temperature sensors in ponds and wetlands- just attach with fishing line! The major con is that they are not resistant to biting by dogs, after which they sink only to lose your sensor. #reviewforsciencepic.twitter.com/hBBafcbmKA

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